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The Ordinary vs Theramid

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The Ordinary and Theramid are contemporary skincare brands that offer serums and moisturizers built around ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane. The Canadian brand centers its accessible formulas on hydration and barrier support, making them suit dry and sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand relies on meticulously engineered compositions to suit balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. Both lines differ in scope, as the former focuses on straightforward single-ingredient solutions, whereas the latter delivers specialized, advanced treatments.

The Ordinary is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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This page compares some of the most popular The Ordinary and Theramid products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular The Ordinary vs Theramid products

People Say

The OrdinaryTheramid
  • Great value and price Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “lasts forever — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “can't beat the price — The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution”
    • “extremely affordable — The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%”
    • “Price is unbeatable — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Gentle and non-irritating Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “never had any reaction to it with my sensitive skin — The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA”
  • Lightweight absorption Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “Sinks in immediately — The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum”
  • Improves firmness and anti-aging Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Fine lines are less visible — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “my skin feels incredibly fed and plump — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Nature's botox — The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum”
  • Hydration and plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels immediately hydrated — The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft and not tight at all. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Texture smoothing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “glass skin effect — The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution”
    • “skin feels baby butt smooth — The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution”
    • “skin looks smoother and brighter — The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%”
  • Sticky finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “feels very sticky — The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5”
  • Breakouts and purging Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Gave me massive texture and bumps — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “broke me out in cysts — The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%”
  • Small tube or packaging Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “The 50ml tube runs out way too fast. — The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser”
    • “Wish it came in a pump — The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA”
    • “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or Theramid: which is better?

The Ordinary is a better choice for shoppers seeking great value and diverse options, as Lovi shows the brand fits dry and sensitive skin best across its large product range. Theramid may be preferred for targeted anti-aging and lightweight absorption, although it is often noted for formulation issues.

What is the difference between The Ordinary and Theramid?

The products on this page by The Ordinary offer much better value and price, whereas Theramid does better for gentle and non-irritating care, lightweight absorption, and firming anti-aging benefits.

The Ordinary or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

The Ordinary provides better value with its affordable moisturizers like Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, which has a Superior fit for dry skin, while Theramid excels in restorative, soothing formulas such as Ceramide Treatment, which also achieves a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or Theramid?

The Ordinary is more affordable on the products on this page, as it is noted for great value and price compared to Theramid.

Which causes fewer breakouts, The Ordinary or Theramid?

Theramid does better for gentle and non-irritating care, though the products on this page from Theramid sometimes note breakouts and purging.

Which brand has been on the market longer, The Ordinary or Theramid?

The Ordinary has been on the market longer, having been founded in Canada in 2016, whereas Theramid was founded in Spain in 2022.

Do products from The Ordinary and Theramid contain fragrance?

The products on this page from both The Ordinary and Theramid list no fragrance in their ingredients.

How does the Lovi fit level of The Ordinary's Ceramide Treatment compare to Theramid's Ceramide Treatment for dry skin?

The Ordinary does not offer a Ceramide Treatment on this page. Theramid's Ceramide Treatment has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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